01The Scriptures inspired+
The Old and New Testaments are inspired by God and provide the authoritative rule for faith and conduct.
2 Timothy 3:15–17; 2 Peter 1:21
02The one true God+
God is the eternal Creator and Redeemer, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19
03The Godhead+
We affirm one eternal God and the inseparable unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
1 John 5:7
04The Father+
God is Spirit, the Father of creation, and the source of the love revealed in Jesus Christ.
John 4:24; Ephesians 4:6; John 3:16
05The Son of God+
Jesus Christ, born of the virgin Mary, is divine and human, the revelation of the Father and the one mediator between God and humanity.
1 Timothy 3:16; Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5
06The Holy Spirit+
The Holy Spirit regenerates believers, comforts and leads the Church, illuminates Scripture, and empowers faithful ministry.
John 14:16–17; John 15:26; Romans 8:26
07The name of Jesus+
Salvation is found in Jesus Christ. Our words, works, and ministry are offered in His name.
Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:12; Colossians 3:17
08Salvation+
Redemption is received through repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ, by grace through faith. A transformed life expresses this new birth.
Ephesians 2:8; Titus 3:5–7; Romans 8:16
09The ordinances of the Church+
We practice water baptism by immersion for believers and Holy Communion in remembrance of Christ. INGF teaches baptism in the name of Jesus Christ following the apostolic pattern, while maintaining loving fellowship with believers who baptize using the titles Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38; Acts 10:47–48; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:26
10Baptism in the Holy Spirit+
Believers are encouraged to seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit for empowered life and service. This experience is distinct from the new birth.
Acts 1:4, 8; Acts 8:12–17; 1 Corinthians 12:1–31
11Initial physical evidence+
We affirm speaking with other tongues, as the Spirit gives utterance, as the initial physical evidence of baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:4
12Sanctification+
Believers are called to separation from evil and dedication to God, growing in holiness through union with Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 12:1–2; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15–16
13The Church and its mission+
The Church is the Body of Christ, called to evangelize, worship, equip believers, and meet human need through love and compassion.
Ephesians 1:22–23; Matthew 28:19–20; James 1:27
14The ministry+
God calls and equips ministers to lead the Church in evangelism, worship, spiritual maturity, and compassionate service.
Ephesians 4:11–16; Mark 16:15–20
15Divine healing+
We affirm divine healing as part of the gospel and pray for those who are sick.
Isaiah 53:4–5; Matthew 8:16–17; James 5:14–16
16The blessed hope+
The resurrection of believers who have died and their gathering with living believers at the coming of the Lord are the Church’s blessed hope.
1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52
17The millennial reign of Christ+
We affirm Christ’s visible return with His saints and His millennial reign.
Revelation 19:11–14; Revelation 20:1–6
18The final judgment+
God will judge the world in righteousness. We affirm final judgment and everlasting consequences.
Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:11–15
19The new heavens and new earth+
We look forward to God’s promised new heavens and new earth, where righteousness dwells.
2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21–22
A public summary of the INGF Consolidated Official Guide, revised October 3, 2026.
THE HISTORIC CHRISTIAN FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
The historic creed confesses faith in God as Creator; in Jesus Christ, His Son and our Lord, His virgin birth, suffering, death, resurrection, ascension, and coming judgment; and in the Holy Spirit, the universal Church, the fellowship of believers, forgiveness, bodily resurrection, and everlasting life.
Read the historic confession alongside INGF’s doctrinal affirmations above.
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